Untitled
The Met
Artist: Hidaka Tetsuo(1791–1875)
Date: 1862
Department: Asian Art
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Hanging scroll; ink on satin
Dimensions: 45 1/2 x 20 5/8 in. (115.5 x 52.4 cm)
Credit Line: The Harry G. C. Packard Collection of Asian Art, Gift of Harry G. C. Packard, and Purchase, Fletcher, Rogers, Harris Brisbane Dick, and Louis V. Bell Funds, Joseph Pulitzer Bequest, and The Annenberg Fund Inc. Gift, 1975
Visual Descriptions
AI GeneratedVisual Summary
Brief Description
A vertical scroll features an ink wash landscape painting of mountains, water, trees, and small buildings
Detailed Description
The image displays a vertical scroll, mounted on a dark blue-green fabric with a subtle, repeating pattern. The central artwork is a rectangular ink wash painting, primarily in black and white tones, depicting a mountainous landscape. At the top right of the painting, there is a block of vertical text written in black ink. The upper half of the painting is dominated by towering, craggy mountains with textured surfaces, suggesting rock formations. Scattered among the mountains are clusters of trees, rendered with fine lines and varying shades of ink. In the mid-ground, a body of water stretches across the width of the painting, reflecting the light. On the far bank of this water, nestled among trees, is a small, multi-tiered building with a distinct roofline. To the right of the water, a group of trees, some appearing bare with intricate branches, stands on a small rise. Below these trees, closer to the foreground, is a simple, single-story building with a gabled roof. The foreground consists of gently rolling hills and a winding path or road that leads towards the water. The entire scene is rendered with varying brushstrokes, creating depth and texture.
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